Which foundation finish do you prefer? Why? Does age or skin type affect your decision? Does the season or climate?Okay, So i'm currently in the process of choosing a new foundation. I was using MAC Matchmaster in 7.5 over the summer because of its matte finish, the SPF and the medium buildadble coverage. I dont like it anymore. I think I dont like the matte look and I dont really need alot of coverage as my skin tone is pretty even and I have very few blemishes..I'm nervous about dewy because I dont want to look greasy or shiny per se, so I think I want a satin finish which as i understand is not too dewy and not too matte. I heard about Lancome Tient Idole, but idk how many shades they have for "coloreds" *giggles at that term*. What ya'll use?

Matte Finish

Satin Finish

Dewy Finish

I just love how they put these colors together and her skin is FLAWLESS

@Rumbera..I can dig it! The matte does tend to look "stale"..at least on me in the winter..smh Have you tried any tinted moisturizers or BB creams?@gabi..Is the Armani a liquid also?

Have any of you ladies used a powder for the satin/dewy look? What tools do you use for application? I am faithful to my ELF Studio Powder brush for stippling but I think a moistened sponge applicator (BeautyBlender) might be a better choice..

You can use powder to get a nice satiny finish, just make sure that is finely milled. The Black Opal loose powder gives me a nice satin finish not cakey at all. I make sure the spritz my face with some type of water based mist.

For powder application, I use a flat top buffing brush like ;

For liquid and cream applications, I always use a beauty blender type sponge.

satin/ dewy is my fave.. i never understood the allure of the super matte, i just dipped my face in powder look. i think the really matte foundations are more suitable for sisters with really oily skin

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